Obituaries

Alice J. Ruppel

Alice J. Ruppel

Jun 15, 2026

Alice J. Ruppel of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the age of 86. She was born in McKeesport, PA on February 9, 1940 the daughter of George E. and L. Kathryn (nee Henderson) Burton. Alice was a graduate of Clairton High School and graduated from Slippery...

Ronald J. Bertrand

Ronald J. Bertrand

Jun 2, 2026

Ronald “Ron” J. Bertrand of Waukesha passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 13, 1945, in Milwaukee, he was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (née Nelson) Bertrand. Ron and his beloved wife, Ellen, met at the Ruehl home March 1966 at brother’s going away party for the Navy....

Dorothy E. Thiele

Dorothy E. Thiele

Jun 23, 2026

Dorothy Thiele (née Clasen), age 96, passed peacefully into eternal life on June 23, 2026, at ProHealth Angels Grace Hospice, surrounded by the love and care of her family.

Dorothy was born on December 28, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Milton and Elsie (née Klenke) Clasen. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and began her career as an accountant...

Florence L. Smith

Florence L. Smith

Jun 23, 2026

Florence L. Smith of Waukesha, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan passed away on June 23, 2026 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her husband Harvey.  

Florence will be laid to rest with her husband, Harvey at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha. 

Raymond F. Feldmeier

Raymond F. Feldmeier

Jun 20, 2026

Raymond F. Feldmeier, 91, of Waukesha passed into Eternal Life on June 20, 2026, at AngelsGrace Hospice, surrounded by his family. Ray was born at home on October 17, 1934, in Hokah, Minnesota. He spent his childhood on the family farm with parents Anna (Schnedecker) and Philip Feldmeier, and siblings Margaret, Bernie, and Julius. He attended St. Peter’s School through...

Thomas R. Sindorf

Thomas R. Sindorf

Jun 17, 2026

Thomas “Tom” R. Sindorf of New Berlin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at AngelsGrace Hospice on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at age 93. He was born in Milwaukee on March 20, 1933 the son of Raymond and Adele (nee Harnack) Sindorf. On April 12, 1952 he married his beloved wife of 69 years, Janet (Currie) Sindorf; she...

William "Bill" F. Pelrine Jr.

William "Bill" F. Pelrine Jr.

Jun 15, 2026

William F. “Bill” Pelrine Jr., died on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 26, 1950, the son of William F. and Patricia (nee Driskill) Pelrine Sr. Bill found joy and laughter in everything. He was an avid Brewer and Packer fan, he loved music and...

Ruth E. Strutz

Ruth E. Strutz

Jun 13, 2026

Ruth E. Strutz, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong believer in Jesus Christ, died on June 13, 2026, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Born on September 6, 1954, in Milwaukee, she the daughter of Walter and Louise Stibor. Ruth lived a life rich with faith, family, and a love for learning and creativity.

Ruth’s enduring faith in Jesus her Lord was the...

Mary Catherine Rose

Mary Catherine Rose

Jun 12, 2026

Mary Catherine Rose, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born on June 25, 1943 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to Bennett and Mildred (nee: Bruckman) Rose.

Mary dedicated 30 years of service as a dietician at Milwaukee County and Froedtert Hospital. Her love for food extended beyond her profession, she was eager to try new restaurants...

Randy K. Fraker

Randy K. Fraker

Jun 10, 2026

Randy Kevin Fraker passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in East Troy at the age of 68. He was born on December 20, 1957 to parents Clayton "Wayne" and Beverly (nee Clasen) Fraker in Iron River Michigan. He is survived by his loving siblings, other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m....

Laura L. McCarthy

Laura L. McCarthy

Jun 8, 2026

Laura McCarthy age 52 of Waukesha went home to our Lord on June 8, 2026 after a long hard journey in life. During the last days of her life, she was surrounded by all those who loved her deeply. She was the beloved daughter of Kathleen Wojtkiewicz, devoted sister of Jeffrey (Gabby) Wojtkiewicz and loving aunt of Jonah and Clara....

Mary Margaret Langill

Mary Margaret Langill

Jun 5, 2026

Mary M Langill born July 20, 1936 in Waterloo, Iowa, peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on June 5, 2026 at AngelsGrace in Oconomowoc, WI. Mary primarily resided in Waukesha, WI and Sarasota, Florida during her retirement years. She spent the last 3 years as a resident at Three Pillars in Dousman, WI where she enjoyed being close...

Orville L. Segerson Sr.

Orville L. Segerson Sr.

Jun 5, 2026

Orville L. Segerson Sr. of Eagle passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the age of 89. He was born in Manitowoc, WI on January 28, 1937 the son of Svere and Martha (nee Smits) Segerson. Orville was a hard-worker and was employed by Elmbrook Hospital for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed staying...

Ken W. Bell

Ken W. Bell

Jun 3, 2026

With deep love and profound respect, we celebrate the remarkable life of Ken W. Bell. A cherished soul who left this world on June 03, 2026 at the age of 72. Born on January 03, 1954 in Davenport, Iowa. Ken was the beloved son of Bernita and Martin Bell. His life was a testament to family and love with a...

Michael T. Evert

Michael T. Evert

Jun 1, 2026

Mike was born to Fred J. and LaVerne C. (Sneller) Evert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the youngest of three sons. Mike attended MPS schools. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1961 and Marquette University in 1966.

Mike played all sports, but softball was his passion. He played for Copper Hearth and several other local teams well into his forties. He was...

Judith H. Westphal

Judith H. Westphal

May 31, 2026

Judith "Judy" Westphal, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 while surrounded by family on Sunday, May 31 in Hudson, WI. Judy was born on August 9, 1936, in Waukesha, WI to Albert and Caroline Griswold. She grew up in Pewaukee with her brothers, Tom Griswold (Elaine), Larry Griswold, Peter Griswold (Dee Dee) and her sister, Susan Weisner (Ron).

Judy...

Marguerite Ann Cavenagh

Marguerite Ann Cavenagh

May 30, 2026

Marguerite Ann Cavenagh, age 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born in Chicago, IL on September 4,1951 to Richard and Margaret (nee: Levandowski) Mellin. Marguerite was a talented painter and artist whose creativity was evident in all she did. Whether painting homes or creating beautiful murals, she took great pride in her work and the...

Sylvia Beringer Trewyn

Sylvia Beringer Trewyn

May 27, 2026

Sylvia J. Beringer Trewyn closed the final chapter of her story peacefully at Oak Hill Terrace in Waukesha, Wisconsin on May 27, 2026, aged 89. A longtime resident of Waukesha, she was born on June 6, 1936 to parents Joseph and Maria (nee Farago) Beringer, one of eight siblings in a Hungarian immigrant household. Sylvia dedicated her career to one...

Dorothy J. Selzer

Dorothy J. Selzer

May 25, 2026

Dorothy “Dottie” Selzer (nee: Dwan), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on October 31, 1938, the daughter of George and Winifred (nee: Bogardus) Dwan, in Mason City, Iowa. Dottie spent her childhood in her hometown where she graduated from Holy Family Catholic School...

Susan M. Harding

Susan M. Harding

May 25, 2026

Susan M. Harding (née Besaw), of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Appleton the daughter of William C. and Elizabeth (nee: Morrow) Besaw. On March 28, 1988, she married Larry Harding in Waukesha.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Larry Harding...